light RENAULT MEGANE 2000 X64 / 1.G Owners Manual

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Brief overview
•Opening and closing the hood ........................................................... p. 3.02¬3.14
• Tyre inflation pressures ..................................................................................... p. 0.04
• Adjusting the seats and driving positions ......................................... p. 1.09
¬1.13
• Child safety ............................................................................................ p. 1.21
¬1.27
• Instrument panel lights ........................................................................ p. 1.32
¬1.44
• Horn and lights ..................................................................................... p. 1.47
¬1.50
• Demisting/de-icing ............................................................................................. p. 1.51
• Running in, driving .............................................................................. p. 2.02
¬2.21
• Heating/air conditioning ...................................................................... p. 3.15
¬3.23
• Opening the bonnet ............................................................................... p. 4.02 - 4.03
• Levels (engine oil, windscreen washer, etc.) ..................................... p. 4.04
¬4.12
• Emergency spare wheel ........................................................................ p. 5.02
¬5.05
• Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, repairs,
operating incidents) .............................................................................. p. 5.02
¬5.35

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Section 1: Getting to know your car
Keys - Plip remote control unit .......................................................................................................... 1.02¬1.04
Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.02
¬1.06
Engine immobiliser system ................................................................................................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Head restraints - Seats ......................................................................................................................... 1.09
¬1.11
Seat belts/Methods of restraint in addition to the front seat belts ................................................. 1.12
¬1.20
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.21
¬1.27
Driver’s layout ...................................................................................................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
Instruments ........................................................................................................................................... 1.32
¬1.42
Driving module (on-board computer) ................................................................................................1.40
¬1.42
Clock and external temperature ........................................................................................................... 1.43 - 1.44
Rear-view mirrors - Steering wheel ..................................................................................................... 1.45 - 1.46
Audible and visible signals ............................................................................................................................. 1.47
Lighting and external signals .............................................................................................................. 1.48
¬1.50
Headlight beam adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 1.50
De-icing - demisting ......................................................................................................................................... 1.51
Windscreen wipers - Windscreen washers ..................................................................................................... 1.52
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) .................................................................................................................. 1.53 - 1.54

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RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING
Theplipremotecontrol1locks and
unlocks the doors.
It is supplied with power by a
battery which must be replaced
when the battery indicator light2
no longer illuminates. (Refer to the
information on the plip remote
control batteries in section 5.
Locking/unlocking the doors
Press the plip remote control for
approximately one second to lock or
unlock the doors. (Light2will
illuminate.)
- The hazard lights and side
repeaters flashtwiceto indicate
locking.
Note:If an opening (door or boot
lid) is incorrectly closed or
remains open or if a rear light has
remained in the “continuous
lighting” position (see “interior
lights” paragraph in section 3), the
hazard lights will not flash.
- The hazard lights and side
repeaters flashonceto indicate
unlocking.
The range within which the
remote control will operate
This varies according to the
environment: therefore take care
when handling the remote control
that you do not inadvertently lock
or unlock the doors.
Note:On certain vehicles, if a door
is not opened within approximately
30 seconds of unlocking the door
using the remote control, the doors
will lock again automatically.

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OPENING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Use the key to unlock one of the
front door locks2.(Makesurethat
the key is insertedasfarasitwillgo
into the lock.) Place your hand
behind handle1and pull it towards
you.
Opening the doors from inside
the car
Move handle3.
“Lights on” warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
a door is opened if you have left the
lights switched on after switching
off the ignition (to prevent
discharge of the battery).
Electric central locking
This enables all the doors, the
luggage compartment and fuel flap
to be locked or unlocked
simultaneously.
Press the red spot on switch1to
lock the doors.
The door cannot be locked if it is
open.
Unlock by pressing on the side
opposite the red spot on switch1.
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you
are driving, remember
that it may be more
difficult for those assisting you
to gain access to your vehicle in
the event of an emergency.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the vehicle being
driven by anyone not in possession
of the vehicle’s coded ignition key.
Any work or
modification to the
engine immobiliser
(computer, wiring, etc.)
may be dangerous. It must be
carried out by trained Renault
network personnel.
Operating principle
The vehicle is automatically
protected a few seconds after taking
the key out of the ignition.
When the ignition is switched on,
tell-tale light1illuminates steadily
for a few seconds and then
extinguishes.
The vehicle has recognised the code
and the engine can be started.
If the vehicle does not recognise the
code of the ignition key, tell-tale
light1flashes continuously and the
engine cannot be started.
Tell-tale light relating to the
engine immobiliser
• Vehicle protection tell-tale light
A few seconds after the ignition
has been switched off, tell-tale
light1will flash continuously.
The vehicle will not be protected
until the key has been taken out of
the ignition.
•Tell-tale light to indicate the
engine immobiliser is operating
When the ignition has been
switched on, tell-tale light1
illuminates steadily for a few
seconds and then extinguishes.
You can then start the engine.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISER(continued)
• Warning light to indicate that the
system is not operating correctly
After the ignition has been
switched on,if tell-tale light1
continues to flash or remains
illuminated steadily, this
indicates that the system is not
operating correctly.
If tell-tale light2flashesduring a
journeywhen the vehicle is
slowing down or at idling speed,
it indicates that the system is not
operating correctly.In all cases, it isessentialto consult
a Renault Dealer as only he is
qualified to repair the engine
immobiliser.
If your coded ignition key is faulty,
use the second key (given to you
when the vehicle is delivered). If
you do not have access to this, it is
essentialto call a Renault Dealer
because it is only dealers in the
Renault network who are qualified
to repair the engine immobiliser.

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FRONT SEATS(continued)
Access to the rear seats
Lift handle5and tilt the seatback
forwards.
To return the seat to its initial
position, move the seatback into an
upright position until it locks in
place.
Adjust the seat and make sure it is
properly locked in position.
Heated seats
With the ignition on, press switch6.
An indicator light will illuminate
on the instrument panel.
If the tell-tale light is illuminated,
the system is not necessarily
activated. The system has a
thermostat and only operates
when the passenger compartment
temperature is less than 12°C (with
a tolerance of plus or minus 4°C).

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SEAT BELTS
Always wear your seat belt when
travelling in your car. You must also
comply with the local legislation in
the particular country you are in.
Before driving off:
- First ensure that your driving
position is correct.
- Then adjust your seat belt to
provide maximum protection.
Incorrectly adjusted seat
belts may cause injuries
in the event of an
accident.
Even pregnant women should
wear a seat belt. In this case,
ensure that the pressure of the
lap belt on the abdomen is not
excessive.Adjusting your driving position
• Sit with your back firmly against
the seatback.This is essential to
ensure that your lumbar vertebrae
are in the correct position.
•Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals.Yo u r s e a t
should be as far back as possible
for you to be able to press in the
clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your
arms are slightly bent when you
hold the steering wheel.
•Adjust the position of your head
restraint.For maximum safety
yourheadshouldbeasnearas
possible to the head restraint.
•Adjusttheheightoftheseat.This
adjustment allows you to select
the seat position which offers you
the best possible vision.
•Adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap1should be as
close to the base of the neck as
possible but not on it.
The lap strap2should be held
firmly over the thighs and against
the pelvis.
Thebeltshouldbewornsothatitis
as close to the body as possible, i.e.
avoid wearing heavy clothing or
having bulky objects under the
belts.

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SEAT BELTS(continued)
To fasten
Unwind the beltslowly and
smoothlyand ensure the buckle3
locks into the catch5(check it is
locked by pulling on the buckle3).
If the belt jams, allow it to return
slightly before attempting to
unwind it again.
To fasten(continued)
If your belt becomes completely
jammed:
- Pull the belt slowly but firmly so
that just over an inch (3 cm)
unwinds.
- Then allow the belt to rewind
automatically.
-Unwinditagain.
- If the problem persists, consult
your Renault Dealer.
To release
Press button4on the catch5and the
seat belt will be returned by the
inertia reel.
Hold the buckle to help the
operation.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS(continued)
Airbagfordriverandfront
passenger
(continued)
Each air bag system consists of:
- An air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for the
front passenger.
- A computer for both systems
which includes the impact
detector and a monitor controlling
the electrical trigger system for the
gas generator.
- One single tell-tale light1on the
instrument panel.Operation
The system is only operational after
the ignition has been turned on
(ignition key in positionM“ignition
on”).
If a severefrontalimpact occurs, the
air bag(s) inflate(s) in approximately
30 millisecond(s), cushioning the
impact of the driver’s head against
the steering wheel and the front
passenger’s head against the
dashboard. The air bag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers
are not impeded in any way when
they get out of the vehicle.
Theairbagsystemusesthe
principles of pyrotechnics. This
explains why, when the air bag
inflates, it will generate heat,
produce smoke (this does not mean
that a fire is about to start) and make
a noise upon detonation. In a
situation where an air bag is
required, it must inflate
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.Operating fault
Tell-tale light1illuminates on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then extinguishes
after a few seconds. If it does not
illuminate when the ignition is
turned on or if it flashes, there is a
fault in the system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be
reduced until this problem is
rectified.